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'You learn everything from history'

'You learn everything from history'

Rediff.com29 Sep 2022

'This novel, even after 1,000 years, is still relevant.' 'The politics and psychology is still relevant.' 'It is as contemporary as you can get.'

Blurr Review: Striking Atmosphere, Wobbly Vision

Blurr Review: Striking Atmosphere, Wobbly Vision

Rediff.com9 Dec 2022

Taapsee's strong performance powers through an intriguing premise gone kaput in a bogus third act, observes Sukanya Verma.

The Lesson We Can Learn From Ariyippu

The Lesson We Can Learn From Ariyippu

Rediff.com4 Jan 2023

Ariyippu drives home the point that nothing can force you to leave the path of righteousness, discovers Utkarsh Mishra.

Centre bans Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force, declares Rinda a terrorist

Centre bans Jammu and Kashmir Ghaznavi Force, declares Rinda a terrorist

Rediff.com17 Feb 2023

According to a notification issued by the ministry, the JKGF has been involved in infiltration bids, narcotics and weapon smuggling, terror attacks in the Union territory, and threats to security forces.

'Saheb's clever attempt...': Prashant Kishor on PM's '2024' remark

'Saheb's clever attempt...': Prashant Kishor on PM's '2024' remark

Rediff.com11 Mar 2022

Modi said the state election results "give a glimpse" of the outcome of the general elections of 2024.

Rupee relatively better placed than other currencies: FM

Rupee relatively better placed than other currencies: FM

Rediff.com30 Jun 2022

Amid the rupee declining against the US dollar, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Thursday said the Indian currency is relatively better placed than other global currencies against the greenback. Emerging market currencies have been falling against the dollar amid geopolitical tensions in the wake of the Russia-Ukraine war, concerns over growth, high global crude prices, sustained inflation and central banks worldwide adopting hawkish monetary policy approach. "We are relatively better placed. We are not a closed economy. We are part of the globalised world.

1 month of Bharat Jodo: Will Congress gain electorally?

1 month of Bharat Jodo: Will Congress gain electorally?

Rediff.com11 Oct 2022

Party leaders list three clear positive outcomes -- an activated Congress which has hit the ground running leaving the past inertia behind, an interactive top brass which is directly engaging the people, and a mobilised organisation which was dormant for many years.

OTT: Spies. Suspense. Crime. Thrills.

OTT: Spies. Suspense. Crime. Thrills.

Rediff.com11 Nov 2022

OTT flies high on excitement this week.

Ukraine's Mahuchikh defies odds to win high jump gold

Ukraine's Mahuchikh defies odds to win high jump gold

Rediff.com19 Mar 2022

Mahuchikh won gold with a leap of 2.02 metres on Saturday

'The world has been transformed into a huge laboratory'

'The world has been transformed into a huge laboratory'

Rediff.com30 Mar 2020

'Hopefully, people will understand that, beyond medical vaccination plans, in the future we will also need to implement some 'social inoculation' plans.'

Govt launches 24X7 toll free mental rehabilitation helpline

Govt launches 24X7 toll free mental rehabilitation helpline

Rediff.com7 Sep 2020

The helpline 'KIRAN' (1800-599-0019) was launched by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot. The helpline will offer mental health rehabilitation services with the objective of early screening, first aid, psychological support, distress management, mental well being, promoting positive behaviour and psychological crisis management, the minister said.

Suicides Highlight HR Ailment At Public Sector Banks

Suicides Highlight HR Ailment At Public Sector Banks

Rediff.com5 May 2023

It may sound bizarre, but incidents of public sector bankers dying by suicide could probably equal the number of such bankers quitting their jobs, reveals Tamal Bandyopadhyay.

Kapil Sharma to play himself in biopic

Kapil Sharma to play himself in biopic

Rediff.com17 Jan 2022

'Kapil has given Mahavir Jain the consent to make the film as honestly as humanly possible.'

How To Shop Smartly

How To Shop Smartly

Rediff.com27 Jan 2023

During a sale, many store windows invite the shopper with impossible-to-miss visuals announcing '50% Discount'. Only upon entering does the shopper realises that the one rack which fulfils this promise sells items she'd never purchase.

Next Army chief Lt Gen Pande hails from Nagpur, son serving in IAF

Next Army chief Lt Gen Pande hails from Nagpur, son serving in IAF

Rediff.com19 Apr 2022

Lt Gen Pande will succeed General MM Naravane, whose tenure ends on April 30.

Rupee kisses 80; settles at 79.98 against dollar

Rupee kisses 80; settles at 79.98 against dollar

Rediff.com18 Jul 2022

For the first time, the rupee declined to the low level of 80 against the US dollar in intra-day spot trading on Monday before ending the session 16 paise lower at 79.98 amid a surge in crude oil prices and unrelenting foreign fund outflows. At the interbank forex market, the local unit opened at 79.76 against the greenback but lost ground to touch the psychological low mark of 80 against the American currency. The local unit clawed back some lost ground and closed at 79.98, registering a fall of 16 paise over its previous close.

Same-sex marriage: SC says Centre has no data to back 'elitist' claim

Same-sex marriage: SC says Centre has no data to back 'elitist' claim

Rediff.com19 Apr 2023

The state cannot discriminate against an individual on the basis of sexual characteristic over which the person has no control, the Supreme Court said on Wednesday, asserting the Centre has no data to back up its claim that the concept of same-sex marriage is 'elitist' or 'urban'.

HC refuses to permit unmarried woman to terminate pregnancy at 23 weeks

HC refuses to permit unmarried woman to terminate pregnancy at 23 weeks

Rediff.com16 Jul 2022

The petitioner, a 25-year-old woman, who would complete 24 weeks of gestation on July 18, told the court that her partner, with whom she was in a consensual relationship, had refused to marry her.

SC frees man on death row as he was juvenile at time of crime 28 yrs ago

SC frees man on death row as he was juvenile at time of crime 28 yrs ago

Rediff.com28 Mar 2023

A bench of Justices KM Joseph, Aniruddha Bose and Hrishikesh Roy said that the court is accepting the report of the Inquiring Judge, who had inquired into the claim of juvenility of convict Narayan Chetanram Chaudhary.

Meet Nick Kyrgios' new girlfriend

Meet Nick Kyrgios' new girlfriend

Rediff.com1 Feb 2022

Kyrgios and Hatzi have regularly shared photos of themselves together

Congress makes stunning comeback in Karnataka; BJP routed

Congress makes stunning comeback in Karnataka; BJP routed

Rediff.com14 May 2023

The Congress on Saturday made a stunning comeback in Karnataka ousting the Bharatiya Janata Party from its lone southern citadel with a comfortable majority in a morale booster win that will be key for reviving its electoral fortunes ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha polls.

Why Sara Was The Perfect Match For...

Why Sara Was The Perfect Match For...

Rediff.com4 Apr 2023

'For the paraplegic young girl, I needed a fresh face, someone who did not have the baggage of doing such movies before, someone who the audience liked.'

5-judge Constitution bench to hear pleas to legalise same-sex marriages

5-judge Constitution bench to hear pleas to legalise same-sex marriages

Rediff.com13 Mar 2023

A bench headed by Chief Justice DY Chandrachud said the submissions on the issue involve an interplay between constitutional rights on the one hand and special legislative enactments, including the Special Marriage Act, on the other.

Tamannaah's 'All Bright And Shimmery'

Tamannaah's 'All Bright And Shimmery'

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Ranveer takes Cirkus to KKK... Pooja plays with fire... Mrunal hits the gym...

'Grave mental trauma' from accused drove Mahant Giri to suicide: CBI

'Grave mental trauma' from accused drove Mahant Giri to suicide: CBI

Rediff.com24 Nov 2021

Mahant Narendra Giri, the deceased president of Akhil Bhartiya Akhara Parishad, was under such 'grave mental trauma' from his estranged disciple Anand Giri, priest Adhya Prasad Tiwari and his son Sandeep Tiwari that he ended his life to 'avoid defamation and insult' in the eyes of society, the Central Bureau of Investigation has said in its charge sheet.

India undergo intense prep ahead of World Cup

India undergo intense prep ahead of World Cup

Rediff.com11 Jan 2023

Scenario-based training, specialist coaches as coach Reid wants to take it one game at a time.

Opposition Unity Is A Bogus Idea

Opposition Unity Is A Bogus Idea

Rediff.com3 May 2023

Our political history tells us this has never worked. A united Opposition does work in some specific, limited situations, especially in the states. But never as some brilliant pan-national collection of diverse interests with no ideological or political core, asserts Shekhar Gupta.

2 groups linked to LeT, Jaish banned; IS recruiter among 4 declared terrorists

2 groups linked to LeT, Jaish banned; IS recruiter among 4 declared terrorists

Rediff.com8 Jan 2023

Aijaz Ahmad, presently based in Afghanistan, is one of the chief recruiters of Islamic State Jammu and Kashmir.

Investors lose over Rs 6.71 lakh cr as markets crash

Investors lose over Rs 6.71 lakh cr as markets crash

Rediff.com19 May 2022

Equity investors became poorer by over Rs 6.71 lakh crore on Thursday as domestic benchmark indices tumbled amid a global market meltdown. The 30-share BSE benchmark Sensex tanked 1,416.30 points or 2.61 per cent to settle at 52,792.23, tracking weak global markets and persistent foreign fund outflows. In line with the weak market trend, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed firms tumbled by Rs 6,71,051.73 crore to stand at Rs 2,49,06,394.08 crore.

NSG In Action Like Never Before

NSG In Action Like Never Before

Rediff.com20 Jan 2023

Stunning images featuring NSG commandos using death-defying spider-man technique for intervention to an insight into anti-hijacking operations are shot by ace photographer Pravin Talan and his associate Rupali Saagar.

Denial of justice would lead to anarchy: CJI Ramana

Denial of justice would lead to anarchy: CJI Ramana

Rediff.com14 May 2022

'One of the major challenges to the protection of rule of law and human rights is the inability of the formal justice system to deliver speedy and affordable justice to all'

Sensex reclaims 60,000-mark as bulls tighten grip

Sensex reclaims 60,000-mark as bulls tighten grip

Rediff.com17 Aug 2022

The BSE Sensex maintained its winning run for the fourth session on the trot on Wednesday to reclaim the 60,000-level after a gap of over four months as investors remained upbeat amid softening crude oil prices and persistent foreign fund inflows. A strengthening rupee and positive Asian markets further bolstered sentiment, traders said. The 30-share BSE benchmark jumped 417.92 points or 0.70 per cent to settle at 60,260.13 -- closing above the psychologically key 60,000-mark for the first time since April 5 this year.

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

Qatar rejects refugee football fans for FIFA World Cup

Rediff.com19 Nov 2022

They all spoke of their disappointment at the decisions, given the historic moment of it being held in the Middle East.

SVB crisis: Start-ups seek govt's help to bring money to India

SVB crisis: Start-ups seek govt's help to bring money to India

Rediff.com22 Mar 2023

Indian start-ups raised issues, such as blockages in international wire transfers, disruptions due to threshold limits on withdrawals, lack of communication from US agencies, and the need for preferential access to credit, in a meeting with the government over the fallout of Silicon Valley Bank's collapse. Rajeev Chandrasekhar, minister of state for electronics and information technology, held a virtual meeting with over 450 members from start-ups, venture capitalists, and investors who have been directly affected by the closure of SVB. He assured them that the IT ministry would put together a list of suggestions and give it to the finance minister on behalf of start-ups.

SC to hear on Thursday woman's plea for termination of 23-week foetus

SC to hear on Thursday woman's plea for termination of 23-week foetus

Rediff.com20 Jul 2022

A bench comprising Chief Justice NV Ramana and justices Krishna Murari and Hima Kohli was urged by a counsel for the woman that the matter has not been listed today as every passing day is important for her.

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

'Make caste discrimination in schools and colleges a crime'

Rediff.com1 Jun 2023

'The government should immediately enact an Act to make caste discrimination a criminal offence and lay down a procedure similar to that of the Anti-Ragging Act.' 'Ragging has nearly been eliminated because it is treated as a criminal offence.' 'Similar procedure should be used in case of caste discrimination.'

Laid Off? 8 Tips To Help You

Laid Off? 8 Tips To Help You

Rediff.com22 Feb 2023

Shift your focus from looking at things that are out of your control to what is in your control after losing your job, advises Dr Shefalika Sahai.

Sexual assault on wife cannot but be termed to be rape: K'taka HC

Sexual assault on wife cannot but be termed to be rape: K'taka HC

Rediff.com24 Mar 2022

The Karnataka high court on Wednesday said that a brutal act of sexual assault on wife, against her consent, albeit by the husband, cannot but be termed to be rape.

Rupee slips 4 paise to close at 77.59 against US dollar

Rupee slips 4 paise to close at 77.59 against US dollar

Rediff.com24 May 2022

The rupee slipped by 4 paise to close at 77.59 (provisional) against the US dollar on Tuesday, weighed down by a negative trend in domestic equities and unabated foreign fund outflows. At the interbank foreign exchange market, the rupee opened lower at 77.56 against the greenback, and finally settled at 77.59, down 4 paise over its previous close. During the trading session, the rupee touched an intra-day low of 77.67 and a high of 77.51.

Mithya Review

Mithya Review

Rediff.com18 Feb 2022

Mithya fumbles to make headway towards truth or dare, observes Sukanya Verma.